Global Policy and Advocacy Manager

Job Description:

Purpose

The Global Policy & Advocacy Manager role is an important part of the dynamic team that supports Women for Women International’s (WfWI) global, regional, national, and community strategies related to policy and advocacy. The role is pivotal within the team, playing a key role in raising the visibility and increasing awareness and understanding of our advocacy work, both internally and externally, including through leading our representation and engagement with key networks/coalitions, both regionally across Africa and globally.

The Global Policy & Advocacy Manager works closely with the rest of the Global Policy & Advocacy Team, Global Programs Unit, WfWI’s Country Teams, and valued partners to inform and advise on our strategic approach to policy and advocacy at all levels. They are required to tailor and adapt their approaches and priorities to policy and advocacy, depending on both the changing external environment and their thorough understanding of the varied needs, capacities, resources, and contexts relating to policy and advocacy work across the organization.

The Manager will be experienced in policy and advocacy, using communications and networking skills to develop connections and partnerships with civil society, government, or multilateral institutions – particularly at the national and regional levels across Africa. Specifically, the Global Policy and Advocacy Manager will lead and guide national and regional efforts across Africa to follow and influence relevant policy developments, recognize campaign and strategic advocacy opportunities, and advise on crafting and adapting advocacy-focused communications.

They will also work closely with WfWI Country Offices and partners to design and implement community and national advocacy activities, including WfWI’s grassroots advocacy and leadership ‘Change Agent’ program.

They demonstrate a commitment to gender equality and women’s rights and power; women, peace, and security, as well as development in conflict-affected communities.

This position can be based anywhere in Africa, with a preference for a country where WfWI has an office.

How to Apply:

Learn more about this opportunity and apply here: https://careers.womenforwomen.org/en/postings/99ca2740-8e0c-466e-a204-f5d420bccb76